Grey Goose

[Frank Schauf]

At take off.:S3:

1DMIV, EF500 & EX 1.4x II, 1/2500 sec, f/7.1, ISO 400, hand helds.

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[Doug Brown]

Very sharp and nicely exposed. Good eye contact. And I like the tiny splash in the water. Near wing position is good, but I'm not crazy about the far wing touching the head. Since it's a takeoff pose, I'd consider moving the bird down in the frame.

[Don Nelson]

I agree with Doug -- the rear wing angle isn't optimal for my taste. HA is good (actually body angle). Any other images in the takeoff sequence that might be a little better WA (wing angle ;-)

[Clemens Vanderwerf]

A bit more separation between the far wing and the head would have been nice. I would also try to lighten the near wing with some dodge/burn to show more of the details. If you move the bird down in the frame you will loose the splash!

[Karl Egressy]

Nice flight shot, Frank. I like the water as a background. Based on the lines on the water, it might need a bit of rotation.

[gail bisson]

Great advice from all of the above! Can't add anything more!
Gail

[Robert Holguin]

Real nice shot. Love the water color and great light.
Well done.